October – December 2013 Paint Colors

Providing the paint colors used in Ballard Designs catalogs can be difficult, because we constantly shoot at actual homes that have been painted by their owners. However, our team of stylists has chosen paint colors that are as close to the actual wall colors as we could find. These colors will blend with our furniture, accessories and fabric.

As with any paint, various light conditions can affect how the color will look in your environment. We recommend purchasing a small paint sample. Paint a large square, let it dry and look at it in both the day and at night (paint color changes as light changes). This method is inexpensive and will save you from making a much bigger and more expensive mistake. Also note that printed colors will not match paint chips exactly, so always try a sample on your wall before you start your project. For simplicity, we used Benjamin Moore paint matches below. Most paint stores are happy to match any color that you bring them.

We hope that you enjoy reviewing the colors chosen. We think the colors will give you a great background for your Ballard Look.

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Danielle

November 2, 2013

What is the paint color you used on walls on page 11. The bedroom with the sunburst mirrors. I’m decorating a home with a pale butter great room that we cannot change right now. There is a den we’d like to paint but the ceiling is low in there and the dark salmon they have on there right now darkens and shrinks it. I would like a color that compliments the butter as the room is open and will be visible from great room. Will color on this page work?

Donna

Dianne

October 11, 2013

I tried to find your TIP: to create your own gallery wall; but, unfortunately, I was unable to find it on your website. I do not do twitter or facebook. Can you help? I have a wall in our family room that I would like to hang pictures ‘gallery style’.

Jane

October 14, 2013

Dianne: Try going to our “Learn” section – then click onto How To. In the search section on the top of the page – write in “Hot To Hang Wall Art. This should bring you to four articles on hanging wall art.